AR Manager

Our client in Salem is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the day-to-day activities of the AR Department. Excellent communication and management skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Manages customer communications regarding unpaid invoices, cash disbursements, including payment processing timeliness, refunds, and returns.
• Oversees all aspects of the receivables month-end close processes and reporting while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Investigates circumstances of non-payment; negotiating and resolving conflicts; expediting payments.
• Develops processes and system improvements to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the AR department.
• Establishes appropriate metrics to monitor and measure the customer credit review processes.
• Manages the aging of past due accounts to achieve established collections and aging profile targets.
• Develops and directs the preparation and communication of credit management reports addressing the needs of each customer.
• Delegates tasks and accountability factors for direct reports.
• Ensures that productivity goals/objectives are met.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations for staff members.

Qualifications:

• Five (6) or more years of industry relevant experience, working in a fast-paced and demanding work environment; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.
• Proactive team-building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.
• Very strong Excel skills.
• Effective problem solver with good communication skills.